Hershey

American  

[hur-shee] / ˈhɜr ʃi /

noun

1. Alfred Day, 1908–97, U.S. biologist: helped lay the foundation of modern molecular genetics; Nobel Prize in Medicine 1969.

2. Lewis B(laine), 1893–1977, U.S. Army general: director of the Selective Service System 1941–70.

3. Milton Snavely 1857–1945, U.S. businessman: founder of chocolate manufacturing company.

4. a town in central Pennsylvania.

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Example Sentences

Hershey recorded mark-to-market losses on its commodities trading of $423 million in 2025—a loss of $2.08 a share if realized, according to its 10-K filed earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Utz Brands and Mondelez are well-positioned for evolving snack preferences, while Hershey faces challenges due to chocolate reliance.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Unfortunately for Hershey, current owner of the candy business, Reese also has bad days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Hershey said the famous peanut-butter cups are made the same way they always have been.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

But Wyatt now said that he, together with Seymour Cohen and A1 Hershey, had evidence that these phages contained a modified type of cytosine called 5-hydroxy-methyl cytosine.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson